MS Single Wire Waterproof Connectors
These ozone-resistant rubber shell connectors, also known as Packard military connectors, serve many applications on military vehicles. Terminal ends are crimped to stranded copper wire.
Single Line Connectors

Complete Assembly Part Numbers
Gauge No. of Cable | Part No. Classification | Complete Assembly Part Numbers | |
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Female Connector | Male Connector | ||
16 | Mil. Std.No. | MS27142-3 | MS27144-2 |
16 | Ord. No. | ||
14 | Mil. Std. No. | MS27142-2 | MS27144-1 |
14 | Ord. No. | 8338565 | 8338560 |
12 | Mil. Std. No. | MS27142-1 | MS27143 |
12 | Ord. No. | 8338571 | 8338568 |
Female Assembly Component Part Numbers
Gauge No. of Cable | Part No. Classification | Complete assemblies are made of these two groups of components | ||
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Female Components | ||||
Female Shell Part No. | “C” Washer Part No. | Tip Terminal Part No. | ||
16 | Mil. Std.No. | MS27148-3 | ||
16 | Ord. No. | 8724495 | 8724497 | 572931 |
14 | Mil. Std. No. | MS27148-2 | ||
14 | Ord. No. | 8338566 | 8338567 | 572929 |
12 | Mil. Std. No. | MS27148-1 | ||
12 | Ord. No. | 8338572 | 8338573 | 572930 |
Male Assembly Component Part Numbers
Gauge No. of Cable | Part No. Classification | Complete assemblies are made of these two groups of components | ||
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Male Components | ||||
Terminal Assembly Part No. | Sleeve Part No. | Male Shell Part No. | ||
16 | Mil. Std.No. | |||
16 | Ord. No. | 8338564 | 8338562 | 8724494 |
14 | Mil. Std. No. | |||
14 | Ord. No. | 8338564 | 8338562 | 8338561 |
12 | Mil. Std. No. | |||
12 | Ord. No. | 8338564 | 8338570 | 8338569 |
- A ribbed (polarized) male shell, 7982401, is available in place of part number 8338561 for 14 and 16 gauge cable. Completed male assembly for 12 gauge requires the use of a 8338570 washer rather than a sleeve. All above female componentsconform to dimensions as shown on military standard MS33800. The MS33800 is a design specification and is not to be used as a part number.
“Y” Type Waterproof, Line Connectors

- See above table for components of male shell connectors.
Panel Connectors

- 14 Gauge Cable Only
- Ordnance Assembly No. 8689045
- Military Standard No. MS27145

- 14 Gauge Cable Only
- Ordnance Assembly No. 10875099